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February 06 Miami Redhawks' Travis Steele reveals keys to his team's success, going UNDEFEATED
Travis Steele of the Miami Redhawks joins Jon Rothstein to break down how his team got to 23-0, the pressure of being in a one-bid league and how they might be able to turn their successes into a March Madness run.

0:00 Intro
0:07 What is it like to be 23-0
0:27 On embracing the process
1:19 Achieving retention from last season in the current CBB climate
2:57 Why scheduling is ‘more difficult than ever’
4:13 On his team controlling their own destiny in a March Madness bid
5:20 The pressures of coaching in a one-bid league
6:24 On coaching against his brother at Akron
7:20 Biggest difference in being a head coach at Miami vs. Xavier
9:08 On having Xavier be his first head coaching job
10:10 Does he have any aspirations to return to a Power Conference school?
11:24 His memories of Miami's Sweet 16 run
13:38 One tough loss and one great win
15:55 One recruit he wanted to sign but missed out on
16:42 On ensuring he's enjoying the moment while chasing bigger goals
18:23 How Miami can get better than what they've shown
21 min
February 05 Illinois is FINAL FOUR caliber + UConn vs. St. John’s RIVALRY preview I ICBB Now
Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down Illinois' current form, the upcoming matchup between St. John's and UConn and MORE.

(0:00) Intro
(2:21) UConn vs. St. John’s at MSG Preview: What makes this the most anticipated regular season game of the 2025-26 season
(14:35) Adversity has hit BYU
(24:19) Illinois is playing some of the best basketball of the sport
(33:37) Rothstein Ranks: 5 teams that are 'going through it'
(39:10) Three good nuggest & games to watch
45 min
February 03 Rick Pitino on His Future, Why UConn Isn’t a Rival, and the Big East’s Next Step
Jon Rothstein sits down with Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino to discuss St. John’s resurgence, the state of the Big East, and what matters most as March approaches.
Pitino reflects on his earliest memories at Madison Square Garden, winning his 900th career game against his son, and how he views rivalries — including matchups with UConn — through the lens of building a championship-level program at St. John's Red Storm.
The conversation also dives into roster retention, Big East scheduling philosophy, player development, and what St. John’s must improve before the NCAA Tournament.

0:00 Intro
0:10 First memory of Madison Square Garden
1:35 Win 900 vs. his son
3:00 Advice to Mark Pope
4:30 Retention priorities
5:35 Future at St. John's & coaching
7:25 Big East trends
9:00 Non-conference schedule
10:05 Current win streak
11:00 Early season losses
11:55 Dillon Mitchell back in starting lineup
12:35 Zuby Ejiofor
13:45 Depaul matchup
14:30 Matchup vs. UConn
15:00 Respect for UConn
16:25 This UConn team vs. title teams
16:50 UConn Rivalry
17:30 Biggest ways to improve before tournament
19 min
February 02 Michigan & Illinois surge, Florida & UConn hitting stride, Big 12 keeps improving
A weekend full of statement performances reshaped the college basketball landscape. Michigan and Illinois delivered massive wins atop the Big Ten, while the Big 12 continues to prove it’s not just deep — it’s getting better.
We also dive into why the last two national champions, Florida and UConn, are starting to look like themselves as the season hits a critical stretch.
Plus, Jon Rothstein reacts to the latest AP Top 25 with live chat interaction, breaks down three under-the-radar storylines — including Cameron Boozer’s shooting growth, Texas standout Dailyn Swain, and Saint Louis’s scorching three-point run — and previews the must-watch games coming up this week.

40 min
January 30 Calipari's Best Freshman? Nebraska impressive in loss, Big East Big 3
We break down the three biggest takeaways from the week, including Nebraska’s rise (despite a loss), a standout freshman point guard at Arkansas ahead of a huge matchup with Kentucky, and what the tournament outlook is for the Big East.
Plus, it’s time for Rothstein Rankings, spotlighting five coaching jobs that deserve far more attention, and we dive into the latest news and notes, including key trends from Arizona, UConn, and Syracuse.
We close with a full weekend preview featuring five must-watch games and five under-the-radar matchups that could swing conference races.
45 min
January 30 Tom Izzo calls Michigan the best team in Big Ten & details how Michigan State can return to Final Four
Tom Izzo joins Jon Rothstein for a conversation on the state of Michigan State Spartans basketball.
Izzo discusses navigating a demanding early-season schedule, why Michigan State has found success over the past two years, and what the program’s recent Elite Eight runs mean moving forward. He also breaks down the development of Jeremy Fears, identifies the wild cards that could shape this team’s ceiling, shares his thoughts on Michigan Wolverines, and explains why the hunger to get back to the Final Four still drives everything he does.
12 min
January 28 Bill Self previews Darryn Peterson vs. AJ Dybantsa and details what it will take to get Kansas back on top
Jon Rothstein sits down with Kansas head coach Bill Self for a conversation on the state of the Jayhawks as the season ramps up.
Self opens with a quick health update and discusses watching Kansas from afar, before breaking down why the Kansas Jayhawks are playing their best basketball right now. He dives into coaching with — and without — Darryn Peterson, Peterson’s status moving forward, and the buzz around a potential matchup with AJ Dybantsa and BYU Cougars.
The conversation also touches on the depth and difficulty of the Big 12 Conference, Kansas’ biggest wildcard down the stretch, what it will take to reach their ceiling, and whether a third national championship is on Self’s mind.
0:00 Intro
0:10 Quick health update
0:30 Watching Colorado game while away from the team
1:30 Kansas playing best basketball
2:40 Coaching with Darryn Peterson and without Darryn Peterson
4:45 Darryn Peterson
5:50 Peterson available vs. BYU?
6:10 Excitement for Peterson vs. Dybantsa
7:15 Impressions of BYU
8:10 State of the Big 12
10:15 Wildcard for Kansas
11:20 How to get Kansas back to highest level
13:30 Thinking about winning a 3rd natty

16 min
January 26 Can Nebraska survive Michigan & Illinois? + The DEEPEST freshman class ever & a vintage Big Monday
Jon Rothstein returns with Inside College Basketball Now on CBS Sports Network. Nebraska has a big time week coming up, the freshman class is LOADED and Monday night feels like a classic Big Monday.

(0:00) Intro
(2:00) Nebraska has a massive week
(11:44) This is the deepest freshman class of all time
(21:36) A huge Monday Night: Louisville/Duke & Arizona/BYU
(31:22) Rothstein Reaction: New AP Top 25 Poll
(36:16) 3 Good Nuggets & Games to watch

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🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL
CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.

🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW
We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.
44 min
January 26 Grant McCasland makes a bold claim about JT Toppin & details vision to take Texas Tech to Final Four
Jon Rothstein sits down with Grant McCasland for a wide-ranging conversation on his journey, his Texas Tech program, and what it takes to build a Final Four contender. McCasland reflects on turning 50, balancing family and coaching, lessons learned under Scott Drew, and how Texas Tech has grown through adversity this season. He breaks down the roster, injury updates, the impact of JT Toppin, recruiting Kingston Flemings, the challenges of coaching in the Big 12, and how often the Final Four goal is really on his mind.
0:00 Intro
0:15 Turning 50 this year
1:00 Coaching journey
2:00 Balancing family life
5:30 Learning under Scott Drew
7:00 Playing Baylor
8:50 How Texas Tech is 15-4
9:50 Change since loss to Purdue
12:30 Comeback vs. Duke
16:00 Comparisons to last year's team
17:30 Injury timetables
18:15 JT Toppin
21:15 Can they retain Toppin?
23:45 Christian Anderson comparison
26:00 Donovan Atwell
27:45 Jaylen Petty
29:15 Houston lookahead
31:45 Kingston Flemings
34:30 Coaching in Big 12 this year
36:30 Does he think about the Florida game?
37:30 How often does he think about Final Four
39:45 Keys to get to Final Four
43 min
January 22 UCLA Breaks Through, Arizona’s Big Chance & What UNC–Virginia Really Tells Us
College basketball is starting to separate contenders from noise, and this week delivered real clues. We break down UCLA’s long-awaited breakthrough, Arizona’s push toward its first Final Four in 25 years, and why Saturday’s North Carolina–Virginia matchup will tell us a lot about the Tar Heels. Plus, Rothstein’s National Coach of the Year rankings, key injury news at Illinois, a historic Pitino family showdown, and the games that will shape the March picture.
0:00 Intro
1:00 CBB Craziness
3:00 UCLA
11:15 Arizona
21:00 UNC
32: Coach of the Year Race
35:00 Live Chat
38:00 3 Good Nuggets
40:00 Weekend Preview
41 min

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